Noticias

How to Calm a Dog During Fireworks: Start Preparing Now
Halloween and Bonfire Night are on the way. Here's how to calm a dog during fireworks: a plan to start now, and what to do on the night itself. Read more...
Whisker Fatigue in Cats: What It Is and How to Prevent It
If your cat scoops food out of the bowl or leaves food around the edges, it could be whisker fatigue. Here's how to spot it and which bowl to choose. Read more...
Secret Santa gifts: useful ideas up to €10 and how to get it right
How to set the rules for Secret Santa at work, guess the tastes of the person you've drawn and choose gifts up to €10 that actually get used, plus the... Read more...
How to descale a kettle: citric acid, vinegar and lemon
White flakes in your tea and a kettle that takes longer and longer? Here's how to remove limescale with citric acid, vinegar or lemon, with exact quantities, and how to... Read more...
How to wash pillows in the washing machine without ruining them
A guide to washing pillows in the washing machine according to their filling, removing yellow stains and drying them properly so they don't lose their shape or smell musty. Read more...
Spiders in the house in autumn: why they appear and how to keep them out
Seeing more spiders in the house now that autumn is here? We explain why they appear, which ones are harmless and how to keep them out with a few simple... Read more...
How to heat your home without heating: 9 tricks that work
The evenings are getting chilly and it's still too early to turn the heating on. 9 practical tricks to heat your home without heating: sunlight, draughts, curtains, rugs, layered bedding... Read more...
Gifts for vets: 14 ideas to say thank you
Gift ideas for vets that hit the mark: treats to thank the whole practice, practical presents for their working day and options for future vets. Read more...
How to Keep an Indoor Cat Entertained: 7 Ideas for Autumn
Shorter days and closed windows: in autumn, indoor cats get bored fast. 7 practical ideas to keep your cat entertained at home: hunting games, food puzzles, height, a window perch... Read more...
How to Remove Pet Hair from Your Sofa, Clothes and Car
A rubber glove, a roller and a tumble-dryer trick: here's how to remove pet hair from your sofa, clothes, rugs and car in the middle of the autumn moult. Read more...
My Dog Is Throwing Up Undigested Food: Causes and What to Do
Is your dog throwing up undigested kibble? We explain how to tell vomiting from regurgitation, why it happens and what you can do to prevent it. Read more...
Are Conkers Poisonous to Dogs? What to Do If Your Dog Eats One
Conker season is here. Find out why conkers are poisonous to dogs, which symptoms to watch for, what to do if your dog eats one and how to keep autumn... Read more...
World Animal Day: 7 ideas to celebrate with your dog or cat
World Animal Day falls on 4 October. Here are 7 practical ideas to make the most of it with your dog or cat: a check-up, the microchip, a different walk,... Read more...
How to get rid of mice in your home: a practical guide
A guide to getting rid of mice in your home this autumn: how to spot them, how to block their way in, which home remedies really work and how to... Read more...
How to Wash a Down Jacket in the Washing Machine Without Clumping
You can wash a down jacket at home without ruining the filling. What to check on the care label, which programme and detergent to use, how to dry it so... Read more...
Gifts for Hikers: 14 Useful Ideas for the Trail
Fourteen gifts for hikers that actually get used: for the trail, for staying safe, for walking with a dog and for relaxing afterwards. Read more...
Can dogs eat chestnuts? When they're safe and when they're dangerous
Chestnuts aren't toxic to dogs, but only cooked, peeled and cut into small pieces. Here's how many to give, how to tell them apart from horse chestnuts (which are toxic)... Read more...
Wet dog smell in the house: how to get rid of it for good
With the rain and the windows shut, wet dog smell lingers in the house. Where it comes from, what to do when you get back from a walk and how... Read more...